Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet
If you’re searching for a hearty and wholesome dinner option, the Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet is the perfect solution! This one-pan meal seamlessly blends lean ground beef with sweet potatoes and vibrant vegetables, all enhanced by zesty spices. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes of prep time—but it’s also family-friendly and packed with nutrition, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup water
- Optional: shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with onion, bell pepper, and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook for about 1 minute.
- Add sweet potatoes and black beans along with water; stir well. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 15-20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove the lid and allow any excess liquid to evaporate on medium heat for a few minutes.
- If using cheese, sprinkle it over the skillet and cover for about 5 minutes until melted.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg